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I want to thank you for watching web design fundamentals.…I hope that you've gained some valuable insight…into the process of becoming a web designer,…and have a good idea of what to do next.…Before I go, I wanted to leave you with some…of my favorite resources to help get you started.…One of the biggest resources that you have…available to you is the one that you're…watching right now.…The Lynda.com online training library has dozens…of quality titles on web design, focusing on…everything from learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript,…to mastering a lot of the different tools…that I've mentioned.…

In just a moment I'm going to show you some of…my favorite courses on Lynda.com, but once you've…got all the basics covered, you can explore…titles on WordPress, Drupal, web development,…and other areas of web design and development…that you're interested in.…Lynda.com has titles from some of the most…respected authors in the world,…and it's a fantastic source for mastering your craft.…So make sure you take full advantage of this resource.…

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11/25/2014

New to web design? Start here first. In these tutorials, James Williamson introduces the fundamental concepts, tools, and learning paths for web design. He explains what it means to be a web designer, the various areas of specialization, and whether web design is the right hobby or career for you. Along the way, he talks to five prominent designers and developers, who have each found success in a different corner of the web.

If you want to get up and running fast, check out the chapter on getting online, choosing a domain name and web host, and getting around the backend of a standard website. Need to stock your tool chest? Learn what you'll need to build a brand new site, from web design software and content management systems, to testing and prototyping tools and development frameworks. Finally, James outlines learning paths for where to go next, touching on subjects such as standards and accessibility, responsive design, and the three core web technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.